Police Officer
Listed on 2025-10-31
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Police Officer
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Important Notice
Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Job Description
NEW SALARY EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025: $72,013.50 - $
Important Notice
Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, or have any difficulty submitting your application, please reach out to acpdrecruiting
The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is seeking qualified Police Officers to join our team of over 460 employees who serve a diverse and engaged community by upholding the core principles of the department. ACPD welcomes motivated and service minded individuals who are committed to lifelong learning and who will uphold the values and core principles of the department. Our recruits perform responsible and challenging duties associated with community-based policing and include response to both emergency and non-emergency calls for service, preliminary criminal investigations, and special event planning.
Learn more about a career as a Police Officer with Arlington County .
Responsibilities
Joining our team as a law enforcement officer has unique benefits and provides challenging opportunities:
- Work in an engaged and diverse urban community and tourist destination just five miles from the heart of the nation's capital, in one of the most densely populated counties in the state of Virginia
- Join one of our specialized divisions or units such as the K9 unit, motorcycle unit, tactical operations units such as SWAT and crisis negotiation, community and business outreach units, honor guard, and bicycle patrol
- Serve in a wide variety of areas such as patrol, special and tactical operations, community engagement, investigations, training, and recruitment to help move the department forward in it's three key initiatives
- Participate in additional training opportunities to advance your career and achieve goals as professional law enforcement officer
- Collaborate with other regional, state, and federal law enforcement agencies who are dedicated to ensuring the safety of our community and region
- Work a 15-day fixed shift as a patrol officer, with two weekends off per month
- Earn additional pay for certifications and other specialty areas
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
To participate in the Police Officer recruitment process, all candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Education:
Applicants must have completed at least 60 semester hours, or 90 quarter hours, of course work at an accredited college or university, with some exceptions as detailed below. - Age:
Applicants must be at least 20 years and 6 months of age at time of application. - Other Requirements:
Other additional and special minimum requirements may apply. to view other requirements.
Prior law enforcement or military experience may substitute for…
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